What party did William Cohen belong to?

William Cohen was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Maine in the U.S. Senate.

When did William Cohen serve in the U.S. Senate?

William Cohen served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1979 to January 3, 1997, representing Maine.

Historical Profile

William Cohen is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Republican Inactive

William Cohen

Former U.S. Senator for Maine

Voting & trading data current through July 23, 1996.

Biography

William Cohen was an American politician who represented Maine in the United States Senate from January 1979 to January 1997, during the 96th–104th Congresses. Cohen served as a Republican.

Key Information

Full Name: William Sebastian Cohen
Term Started: January 3, 1979
Term Ended: January 3, 1997

Service History

Jan 3, 1979 – Jan 3, 1997 96th–104th Congresses Republican Maine

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from Maine

Susan Collins

Republican
Angus King

Independent

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Cohen's service:

Edmund Muskie (ME) 1979–1980
George Mitchell (ME) 1980–1995
Olympia Snowe (ME) 1995–1997